Crete Vær Værmelding
Crete weather: 17°C, overskyet. Time for time forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time til visit.
Klima in Crete month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 6° | 0° | 152 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februar | 5° | -0° | 154 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 9° | 2° | 119 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| april | 12° | 5° | 113 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 16° | 9° | 112 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 22° | 14° | 9 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juli | 24° | 15° | 13 mm | ★★★★★ |
| august | 23° | 15° | 7 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 20° | 12° | 39 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 16° | 8° | 27 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 12° | 5° | 48 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 7° | 2° | 130 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Beste tid å besøke Crete
Go in juni, juli and august. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januar, februar and desember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Recent extremes in Crete
Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Crete compares med nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Crete.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santorini | 141 km | 20°C | +10°C warmer | 279 mm |
| Mykonos | 250 km | 19°C | +9°C warmer | 404 mm |
| Athens International Airport | 310 km | 18°C | +8°C warmer | 490 mm |
| Acropolis, Athens | 319 km | 19°C | +9°C warmer | 542 mm |
| Acropolis of Athens | 319 km | 19°C | +9°C warmer | 542 mm |
What til pack, what til skip
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 55 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Crete?
Crete is an island in Hellas. Its coordinates are 35.2401, 24.8093. It lies in Europa.
What is the weather like in Crete akkurat nå?
It is currently 17°C (63°F) med overskyet. Luftfuktighet is 83% and wind is 3 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Crete?
juni, juli and august offer the most comfortable conditions in Crete, which has a temperate climate. januar, februar and desember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Crete in?
Crete observes Europe/Athens (UTC+03:00). The local time is 11:57 PM.
What is the nearest airport til Crete?
The closest airports are Athens International Airport (ATH), 310 km away.
What are the top things til do in Crete?
Popular options include Balos Lagoon, Elafonissi Beach, Mykonos, Acropolis, Athens, Acropolis of Athens and Rhodes.
What places are in Crete?
Crete covers 2 places in this atlas, including Balos Lagoon and Elafonissi Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated september 15, 2026 at 11:57 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
